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My 5 yr old has a temp of 101 and the back of his neck is sore. he can touch his chin to his chest but it hurts.meningitis? should i take to hospital?

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Dr. Soren Singel answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

No - pediatrician: Hospitals do not examine and diagnose kids with fever and neck pain - pediatricians do. This is where you should take your son.

Answered 9/11/2013

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